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SB 1412 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1412 would allow under-performing schools to submit an accelerated campus excellence turnaround plan to the Texas Education Agency. This plan would require the appointment of a principal with a proven track record of improving student academic growth, that at least 80 percent of classroom teachers assigned to the school that had previously performed in the top quartile of teachers in the district, that the principal has final authority...Read More
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SB 355 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 355 would require the Department of Family and Protective
Services (DFPS) to develop a strategic plan to implement community-based care and foster care prevention services. The strategic plan would be required to identify a network of service providers to provide mental health, substance use, and in-home parenting support services for children at risk of entering foster care, and for their parents and caregivers, and for pregnant or...Read More
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SB 2452 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 2452 is enabling legislation for the constitutional amendment proposed by SJR 79 which would allow the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to issue additional general obligation bonds for the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) account of the Texas Water Development Fund in an amount that would not exceed $200 million. The bond revenue would be used to provide assistance for the development of water supply and sewer...Read More
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SB 559 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 559 would require a hospital, birthing center, or other custodian of a patient's medical records, within 30 days after receiving a request from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (as opposed to the current unspecified number of days), to submit the medical records of a patient who was pregnant at the time of death or was pregnant at any time in the year preceding the patient's death. SB 559 also...Read More
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SB 2104 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 2104 would create the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force in order to examine the role and duties of officers, determine the areas in the state of most need, and determine types and level of support from the state that is needed. Read More
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SB 814 |
86(R) - 2019 |
Currently, only veterinarians or licensed equine dental providers performing under the supervision of a veterinarian may practice equine dentistry in the state.SB 814 would allow a student of an equine dental provider certification program, who is completing the practical requirements of the program and performs under direct supervision of a veterinarian, to practice equine dentistry.Read More
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SB 1184 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1184 would allow all agents acting under powers of attorney and legal guardians, including eligible wards of court-appointed guardians, to qualify as adult beneficiaries under the Texas ABLE Program. This program allows people with disabilities to have a tax-advantaged savings account to fund disability expenses.This clarifies existing law that allows the parent of a minor, a custodian, or other fiduciary to serve as a participant and...Read More
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SB 939 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 939 would, except for a suit based on fraud or breach of contract, require a person to bring suit for damages or other relief arising from an appraisal or appraisal review conducted by a real estate appraiser or appraisal firm not later than the earlier of: (1) two years after the day the person knew or should have known the facts on which the action is based; or (2) five years after the day the appraisal or appraisal review was completed.Read More
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SB 799 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 799 would establish the Business Advisory Council to provide advice and expertise on actions state and local governments can take to assist businesses in disaster recovery. It would be comprised of certain members who represent business in this state. This bill would also provide for the appointment of members and lay out the protocol for the council's annual report.Read More
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SB 1231 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1231 would require that the Department of Family and Protective Services notify the director of an open-enrollment charter school, or the chief administrative officer of a private school, if an employee is being investigated for alleged child abuse or neglect. Current law does not require that investigative reports be provided to the private school administration like it does for public school administration.Read More
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SB 569 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 569 would amend multiple sections of Human Resources Code to: (1) establish new minimum standards for listed family homes; (2) require inspections of listed family homes at least once every three years; (3) require listed family homes to post relevant inspection information for a minimum of five years; (4) require an applicant to operate a listed family home to complete safe sleep training; (5) require listed...Read More
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SB 1219 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1219 would require transportation hubs such as bus stops, airports, train stations, and rest stops to post a sign designed by the Attorney General regarding services and assistance available
to victims of human trafficking.Read More
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SB 2021 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 2021 would establish a separate provider type for local health departments, including health service regional offices acting in the capacity of local health departments, for purposes of enrollment as a provider for and reimbursement under the medical assistance program. Read More
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SB 2409 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 2409 would prohibit as a deceptive trade practice the act of intentionally using a web domain name similar to a legitimate ticket sales vendor for certain event tickets. The bill would limit the use of the domain name to the venue itself, creating a cause of action if found to be intentionally violated. The purpose of this bill is to prevent ticket sellers from using deceptively similar domain names to trick consumers into...Read More
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SB 2272 |
86(R) - 2019 |
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity is a monopoly granted to certain utility operators for exclusive rights to provide service to a certain area. This bill would update the process for landowners to withdraw from a CCN under certain circumstances and the process for any potential payments to the landowner required as part of that withdrawal. Read More
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SB 1850 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1850 would require a financial assurance as a condition of issuing a registration for the transportation, storage, and processing of scrap tires. It would also require a used or scrap tire transporter to submit to TCEQ an annual report on the records maintained by the transporter relating to storage, transportation, and disposal. Finally, it requires TCEQ to annually issue a registration insignia to each used or scrap tire transporter. Read More
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SB 1755 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1755 would clarify that all medical residents and fellows of The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (UTHealth) receive the same liability protection as all other state employees or faculty, regardless of whether UTHealth residents are paid through The University of Texas System Medical Foundation or directly from UTHealth.Read More
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SB 1995 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1995 would establish a division within the Office of the Governor to review state agency rules. The bill requires all state agencies that issue a license to any business, occupation, or profession to submit to the new division a proposed rule affecting market competition in Texas. The division would be authorized to review any rule that the agency is considering if the rule affects market competition, and the division would provide to...Read More
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SB 2553 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 2553 would create the Save Historical Muny District for the purpose of preserving the 141.35 acres of land used for the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin as a golf course, publicly available parkland, or a combination of those uses. Upon voter approval from qualified voters within the district, the district would be allowed to enter into a contract with the city to allow the city to provide to revenue from fees collected...Read More
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SB 1017 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1017 would require the Higher Education Coordinating Board to create an advisory council on post-secondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This council would periodically review policies to increase opportunities for people with mental disabilities and distribute outreach materials to increase awareness of opportunities. Members of the council would be appointed by several agencies, serve two year...Read More
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